ScienceSeptember 3, 2026

spirulina

speer-uh-LEE-nuh

Definition

A type of blue-green algae often consumed as a nutritional supplement or alternative food source due to its high protein and nutrient content.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word 'spira,' meaning 'coil' or 'spiral,' due to the helical, coiled shape of the algae's filaments.

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